Actress and entrepreneur Tia Mowry embraced the holiday spirit by prioritizing what matters most — family time. Despite her packed schedule managing multiple ventures, including a haircare brand, acting career, and more, the mother of two has made a conscious decision to slow down during this festive season.

Though not hosting holiday gatherings this year, Mowry shares her wisdom on stress-free entertaining. Her key tip? Advance preparation, especially when it comes to holiday treats. She believes in make-ahead dishes that allow hosts to maintain cherished traditions while actually enjoying the celebrations themselves.

Among her repertoire of holiday recipes, her No-Bake Eggnog Cheesecake Bars stand out as a crowd favorite. This festive dessert masterfully combines the beloved holiday flavor of eggnog with the convenience of a no-bake preparation. The secret lies in its seasonal spice blend, with nutmeg taking center stage to create that signature eggnog taste.

If you’re looking for a delicious way to use up that leftover holiday eggnog in your fridge, you’re in luck – Mowry’s famous No-Bake Eggnog Cheesecake Bars recipe follows below.

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Get into the holiday spirit with my No-Bake Eggnog Cheesecake Bars, made with @Karo Corn Syrup 🎄✨ Smooth, creamy, festive, and full of that classic eggnog flavor, these bars are the perfect treat for any holiday gathering—no oven required! 🎅🍰🎁 #ad

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Tia Mowry’s No-Bake Eggnog Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

For the Filling:

• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup eggnog
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons Karo Light Corn Syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
• 1/4 cup cold water

Instructions

1. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into the prepared pan. Refrigerate.
3. Dissolve gelatin in cold water and let stand for 5 minutes.
4. Heat gelatin mixture in microwave for 30 seconds until dissolved. Let cool slightly.
5. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggnog, powdered sugar, corn syrup, vanilla and nutmeg.
6. Slowly mix in the cooled gelatin mixture until well combined.
7. Pour over crust and smooth the top.
8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
9. Cut into bars and garnish with whipped cream and nutmeg if desired.